The Craven Gardens Hotel is housed in a typical London townhouse with smart white façade and floral decorations. It is located within one mile of the cosmopolitan Bayswater area and two miles from Oxford Circus. The hotel's 43 guestrooms have simple, modern decor with wood-panelled wardrobes and writing desks; all come equipped with satellite television, high-speed Internet connections, tea and coffee making facilities and safes. The reception area has marble floors and a 24-hour front desk where staff can assist with general queries and offer advice on the area's best attractions; a safe- deposit box is also available for guests' use here. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar and coffee shop and use high-speed Internet connections in public areas to stay in touch with friends and family. Hyde Park, central London's largest, is located across the road from the hotel and contains the pleasant Serpentine pond and coffee shop. The hotel is located within one mile of Notting Hill Gate and the antique and flea market on Portobello Road, held every Saturday. Oxford Street, 1.5 miles and three Tube stops away from the hotel, offers many high-street names and department stores such as Selfridges and Debenhams. Major London attractions such as Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye are within four miles of the hotel. Heathrow airport is 15 miles away, a drive of around 45 minutes.